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Saving energy —and money — during cold weather months doesn’t have to be scary. By making small changes and taking a few simple steps, you can slay energy costs this fall and winter. Slay energy vampires in your home Energy …

Public Power Week ActivitiesJoin NRLP in celebrating the value of public power the week of October 5-11. Stop by our office at 146 Faculty Street Extension, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to pick up goodies and information …

One year after Hurricane Helene  Dear Friends and Neighbors, One year ago, our community faced something we never could have imagined. Hurricane Helene was a once-in-a-lifetime storm that tore through the heart of North Carolina’s Appalachian country, leaving behind destruction …

NRLP staff posing with the awards plaque following the conference in Boone, North Carolina. BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) has earned recognition in multiple award categories this summer during the ElectriCities of North …

Squirrels are a leading cause of outages and blips across the country, with thousands of outages per year attributed to these furry neighborhood critters. Events like storms and lightning strikes can cause power surges and outages. Have you ever experienced …

Utility staff volunteered with community organizations through June as part of a broader national public power effort. Staff volunteered across the utility’s service area as part of NRLP’s Month of Giving. NRLP partnered with Hospitality House of Northwest NC, App …

Award winner Mariana Greene, NRLP public communication specialist, center, pictured with John Harlow, left, CEO and general manager of Snohomish County PUD in Washington and chair-elect of the APPA’s Board of Directors and Nick Lawler, right, general manager of Littleton …

Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power has named the 2025 recipients of two scholarship programs that support local students pursuing higher education and careers in the energy industry.

New River Light and Power has been recognized by the American Public Power Association for exceptionally reliable electric service to the community in 2024.

On two days in April, Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power is joining others across the state and nation to celebrate lineworkers and the important work they do to provide power to the community. North Carolina Lineworker Appreciation …